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Best 1 Bicep
Bicep
Free Plan Available

Bicep, the duo of Matt McBriar and Andy Ferguson, are masters of the melodic, atmospheric side of electronic music. Their sound is characterized by lush synthesizers, driving breakbeats, and a sense o...

9.7 Brilliant
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2 AWS CloudFormation
AWS CloudFormation
Free Plan Available From Free (pay only for underlying AWS resources created)

AWS CloudFormation is the native infrastructure-as-code service for Amazon Web Services. It allows users to model and provision AWS resources using JSON or YAML templates. Because it is a managed serv...

9.0 Excellent
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3 Paw
Paw
Free Plan Available

Paw (now part of RapidAPI) is a native macOS API client known for its beautiful design and deep integration with the Apple ecosystem. It is a powerful tool for developers who want a high-performance,...

8.9 Very Good
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4 Apple Calendar
Apple Calendar

Apple Calendar is the default, high-performance choice for anyone embedded in the Apple ecosystem. It is deeply integrated into macOS, iOS, and iPadOS, providing a smooth, battery-efficient experience...

8.8 Very Good
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5 Paw (RapidAPI Client)
Paw (RapidAPI Client)

Paw, now known as the RapidAPI Client, is a native macOS API testing tool that is beloved for its beautiful design and high performance. It is built specifically for the Mac, making it feel like a fir...

8.2 Very Good
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6 Apple Notes
Apple Notes

Apple Notes is the gold standard for frictionless note-taking within the Apple ecosystem. Its simplicity lies in its immediate availability and seamless iCloud synchronization across devices. It suppo...

8.2 Very Good
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7 Mimestream
Mimestream

Mimestream is a native macOS email client for Gmail. It combines the power of Gmail's features with the speed and design of a native Mac app. While it is not an 'AI-first' tool, it has begun integrati...

8.1 Very Good
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8 BibDesk
BibDesk

BibDesk is a lightweight, native reference manager built exclusively for macOS. It is a long-standing favorite among Mac-using researchers who work with LaTeX. It provides a simple, efficient way to m...

8.0 Very Good
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9 Git-GUI
Git-GUI

Git-GUI is the official, built-in Git client that comes bundled with Git itself. It is a simple, Tcl/Tk-based application that provides a basic interface for staging, committing, and pushing changes....

7.7 Good
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10 Hygraph
Hygraph

Hygraph (formerly GraphCMS) is a native GraphQL headless CMS. It was built from the ground up to leverage the power of GraphQL, making it an excellent choice for developers who want a highly efficient...

7.7 Good
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11 Google Cloud Deployment Manager
Google Cloud Deployment Manager

Google Cloud Deployment Manager is the native infrastructure-as-code service for Google Cloud Platform. It allows users to define resources using YAML templates and Python or Jinja2 scripts. While it...

7.5 Good
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12 Postico 2
Postico 2

Postico 2 is a refined, native macOS application designed specifically for PostgreSQL. It is celebrated for its elegant, minimalist design and its focus on providing the best possible experience for P...

7.2 Good
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13 Gitg
Gitg

Gitg is the native Git client for the GNOME desktop environment on Linux. It is designed to be simple, fast, and integrated with the GNOME ecosystem. It provides a clean interface for browsing commit...

7.2 Good
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14 Nova
Nova

Nova is a beautiful, native code editor built exclusively for macOS by Panic. It is designed to feel like a first-class citizen on the Mac, with a polished UI, excellent performance, and deep integrat...

7.0 Good
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15 Kustomize
Kustomize

Kustomize is a configuration management tool for Kubernetes that uses a template-free approach. It allows you to customize raw Kubernetes YAML files without modifying the original files, using overlay...

6.5 Fair
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16 Preview (macOS)
Preview (macOS)

Preview is the built-in PDF viewer and editor for macOS. While it is not a professional-grade editor, it is surprisingly capable for basic tasks like merging, splitting, annotating, and signing docume...

5.7 Average
17 ARM Templates
ARM Templates

Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates are the original infrastructure-as-code format for Azure. They use a JSON-based syntax to define infrastructure. While they are extremely powerful and can handle...

5.5 Average
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18 Apple Keychain
Apple Keychain

Apple Keychain is the native password management solution for iOS and macOS. It is highly secure and integrates perfectly with Apple's hardware-based security features. For users who only use Apple de...

4.1 Poor
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19 Windows Remote Desktop (RDP)
Windows Remote Desktop (RDP)

Windows Remote Desktop is the built-in remote access tool for Windows. It is incredibly efficient and provides the best performance of any tool on this list. However, it is not 'free' in the sense tha...

2.5 Poor
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